Aaron M.

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Michael N.

COMMERCIAL CREW LEAD Michael joined our team in 2019. Prior to solar, he was a carpenter for the past 14 years, and has worked an all phases of construction. He has done everything from pouring concrete to installing roofs to custom tiling. He recently returned to St. Louis, but was living in New Mexico for […]

Matt R.

LEAD ELECTRICIAN Matt joined Straightup Solar in 2012. He left the coal mines to become part of our roof crew and is glad he made the switch. He hopes to continue his education by pursuing an electrical degree. In his spare time he selflessly helps on his friend’s farm. A native from Sparta IL, but […]

Josh S.

CREW LEAD Josh joined StraightUp Solar as a solar installer in the summer of 2021. He was promoted to Array Lead in Spring of 2022. Josh studied Renewable Energy at Illinois State University and previously worked in solar sales. Josh enjoys spending time with friends, family, his girlfriend, and their 2 dogs. He also enjoys […]

Eli P.

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE Prior to joining SUS, Eli worked for a solar installation nonprofit organization in Durango, Colorado which focused on lowering the cost barrier to make solar accessible for more people. Eli said that his “favorite thing about working in solar is the opportunity to use my own two hands to build a cleaner electric […]

Josh H.

VICE PRESIDENT OF FIELD OPERATIONS & DESIGN, MASTER ELECTRICIAN Josh Hill joined StraightUp Solar in 2011. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Illinois and is a licensed Master Electrician. Prior to coming to work for StraightUp Solar, worked for Boeing for five years until he got married and traveled the world […]

Joe’l C.

CENTRAL IL FIELD PROJECT COORDINATOR Joe’l earned his degree in Renewable Energy and Industrial Technologies from Heartland Community College in Normal, Illinois. They offer a very comprehensive, hands-on lab oriented program that incorporates multiple full projects from site assessment and array sizing and design all the way through install and commission. They even teach National […]

James F.

OPERATIONS  MANAGER Michael “James” Fisher joined the StraightUp Solar team in 2012. He is attending Lewis and Clark Community College and will graduate with a degree in Applied Science. James has enjoyed his time with StraightUp Solar and has been gaining knowledge and skills every day. James loves learning new things about solar and strives […]

Chris M.

LEAD FIELD PROJECT COORDINATOR Chris hails from Cape Girardeau, Missouri and attended St. Louis Community College’s solar workforce program to get his NABCEP Photovoltaics Associates Certificate. He joined the team in 2019. Prior to working in solar he was in the United States Marine Corps Infantry. In his free time he enjoys golfing with his […]

Chris K.

COMMERCIAL LEAD ELECTRICIAN I was born and raised in St Louis..married 21 years.. have 3 sons..all in college. I served in the US Navy for 5 years as Damage Controlman (shipboard firefighter/ firefighter instructor). I have been an electrician for 20 years..joined StraightUp Solar in 2014. Hobbies include, traveling, boating, and camping. I’m trying to […]